WOW! Lots of things have been happening to everyone, starting with Spring Vacations. Andrew's family had a great trip to Florida and Ryan's family had a great trip to New York City, as evidenced by all their great stories and pictures.

TUESDAY, April 5th--Spring vacation--Becka Rodriguez and Miguel and Derek's family came over and we had a nice visit. They had all been to see the movie, "Rango", and loved it. We went to Taco Bell together for dinner.

WEDNESDAY, had a wonderful visit with Rachel, catching up with her busy brood. I made a Pig Eaters Cake--pudding, yellow cake and mandarin oranges, iced with cream, pudding and pineapple. It was a good icebox cake. Dad had a meeting that night, so I just goofed around and watched TV.

THURSDAY, Derek's family and Kirk's family came over to continue Spring vacation. The kids had a ball and we had a good time visiting.

FRIDAY, Dad worked at the temple, had a tax meeting and Dewi called us to tell us she is having a baby boy. We are all very excited for their family. We will miss another beautiful little girl, but can't wait to see what their boy is like. He will be wonderful, just like they are.

That night we were so happy to have Ryan's family come over and just so enjoyed hearing about their New York City trip. They did so many memorable things with their family. These things will be fondly remembered all their lives. Travel just expands us and gets the creative juices flowing. What fun they had!

SATURDAY, we ordered a new couch for the family room and ran lots of errands. Derek's family and Thomas's family came over and we had a good time catching up on all the news while the kids played. We are happy to have Thomas and his wonderful family in the area. We appreciate their considering us as family and are so happy when they visit.

SUNDAY, April 10th, Church as usual, except Kent had a bad cough and couldn't go to church. After church and dinner, when he was feeling better, we went to Andrew's house and saw their trip pictures and heard their wonderful stories about their experiences in Florida and at Disneyworld. They had such a great time together. That's what it's all about--doing all you can with your family while you have them.

MONDAY, was Shilohs' 13th birthday. She is such a beautiful girl and is so talented. I hope she will always feel her worth. Derek's and Kirk's families went with us to Jack In The Box for dinner to celebrate. It was good. We came back home for wonderful chocolate birthday cake.

TUESDAY, Kent had a meeting and visits for the High Priests.

WEDNESDAY, I picked up the taxes so we could sign them and the accountant could electronically send them off. That evening, we had to take something to Derek, so we visited with them before they had scouts. Jason and Shiloh had a temple trip. We went to Costco and got home in time to watch "The Middle."

THURSDAY, I watched Eli and Reid while Charith went to Louise Jenkins to use her pool. Charith is training for a Triathlon. She came back and we had fun visiting and then she went after Afton, picked up food for the kids, and came back so all the kids could run and play. After work we drove to Sunnyside to have dinner at El Conquistador for Lynette's birthday. Shanna Lee and Ernie came to. We had a great time together. It is good to remain friends with your siblings throughout your life. We have all been through many things together.

We are back to friday, Kent is at the temple, the JW's just invited me to church and the chocolate banana bread is calling me. Love you all--keep busy in good works--Mom